Issue 7 2022

Acquisition International - Issue 7 2022 23 Best Full-Service HR Consulting Firm 2022 - Devon 008 was a big year, but for Lucy Fitzgerald, it was a year that came with new beginnings. After opting to go freelance as a HR consultant, she established Fitzgerald HR with the aim to help employers of all sizes to recruit, manage, develop, and retain, great people. 14 years later, Fitzgerald HR has evolved from a one woman show into an established HR outsourcing company with a growing team of experienced HR Consultants. Headquartered in Barnstaple, the firm provides its services to businesses located in the South West and the South East via its network of offices, as well as nationwide and international businesses. Fitzgerald HR’s success can be attributed to the firm’s ability to adapt to its customers’ needs and requirements. For example, the firm offers Resourcing and Talent Planning, Business Change, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, HR Policy and Process HR services, and much more. These solutions abide by Fitzgerald HR’s core values and, most importantly, its commitment to excellence. As such, its clients can always expect to receive premium HR support from a HR partner that truly prioritises their needs. This has been consistent since the company’s genesis – it delivers a bespoke HR service to every client. Indeed, Fitzgerald HR works with businesses of all sizes, and it works collaboratively with each, taking on the role of a partner. It acts transparently and commercially, as required, and works flexibly to meet its client’s needs via email, telephone, virtual meetings and/or on-site as required. Furthermore, this flexibility is bolstered by its on-demand HR service, for which clients can join Fitzgerald HR as a client and then call in when they are seeking an HR solution, and only pay when they use the service. Additionally, the Fitzgerald HR team has played a fundamental role in the company’s success. Most recently, an engagement survey returned an average engagement score of 90% across the team. This incredible achievement is thanks to the vast number of opportunities for collaboration, the supportive environment, and a shared passion for aiding companies with effective HR solutions. Moreover, Fitzgerald HR’s stringent hiring process ensures that its team consists of professional and knowledgeable HR Consultants that can continue to deliver the high standards of HR knowledge, expertise, and commercial support their clients need. In a competitive industry, these elements set Fitzgerald HR apart. In addition, they ensure that the firm is able to thrive in the face of 2 a challenge. The Covid-19 pandemic was, for many, an enormous hurdle to overcome. However, Fitzgerald HR was able to promptly adapt how it conducts its business and was able to continue providing an excellent level of service to its customers. In turn, Fitzgerald HR has ambitious plans for the future, with many centring around expansion. The firm has several new HR Consultants joining the team over the coming months. Further, it vows to continuously strengthen its expertise across its service streams. In just over a decade, Fitzgerald HR has become a leading, full-service HR consultancy firm. Primarily covering the South of England, the firm works with dozens of businesses to create and implement effective and affordable HR solutions, including HR on-demand services. Contact: Lucy Fitzgerald Company: Fitzgerald HR Web Address: www.fitzgeraldhr.co.uk May22110

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